TOURS @ AGRA

Top Things to Do in Agra in a Day

Many people misunderstand Agra as a place of Taj Mahal alone. There are a lot of attractions here and a lot more to do. Agra is not a one-day stop on your way to Delhi. It is a whole new tourist place. Here are the top things to do in Agra.

Taj Mahal Visit:-

Visiting Taj Mahal is the most important activity in this city. Try visiting the monument during sunrise or sunset to get the glimpse of monument slowly changing shades as the sky changes. Visit the museum inside Taj Mahal and see the vessel that changes color when poison is added to it. There are a lot of other attractions in the museum like the original penned blueprint of Taj Mahal, jewels and other items.

Taj Mahal is The Iconic Symbol of Love

Visit Agra Fort:-

Agra Fort is a red sandstone fort that was built by Shah Jahan. It was started by Akbar. There are a lot of interesting rooms, mosques, throne room and others in this fort. The most important attractions are the room of mirrors, the bathing bowl, pearl mosque, gem mosque, peacock throne and many others. It is an interesting fort with many historic inference and elements.

Agra Fort

Visit Mehtab Bagh (View of Taj Mahal from Backside):-

Mehtab Bagh was initially a small garden. Due to floods in Yamuna River, this park became a patch of sand. To avoid damages to Taj, this park was rebuilt by Shah Jahan. Today, it stands as a mesmerizing park. If you stand near the fountain near entrance gate, you can get a great view of the monument with beautiful backdrop.

Mehtab Bagh - View of Taj Mahal from Backside

Visit Itimad-Ud-Daulah:-

It was built by Jahangir which is very similar to Taj Mahal. It is very famous for marble lattice screen. Most of the inlay works are damaged due to environmental factors. Visit this famous monument before it goes out of its beauty. You can also watch the river from this monument. Itimad-Ud-Daulah is the first monument to be built on the river bank of Yamuna. This is also called as Baby Taj.

Itimad-Ud-Daulah – Baby Taj

Visit Fatehpur Sikri:-

This was a capital city that was built for Agra. Due to lack of water, this city was abandoned and the city is still empty. You can find a lot of forts and Mahal here. You can hire an electronic guide in Fatehpur Sikri to learn more about this city.

Fatehpur Sikri

Visit Sikandra:-

This is a fort that was built as the resting place for Akbar. It is located a little away from Agra. Though it is an attractive monument, the most important element of this place is the garden. There are a lot of animals in this garden including deer, monkey, peacock and others. The appearance might be similar to Agra fort, but the calligraphy works in this fort are mind blowing and unique.

Sikandra

PETHA – In Love with Food in Agra

Agra is famous for two things - Taj Mahal and Petha. Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful monument is one of the wonders of the world and Agra's Petha is the world famous sweet from the northern state of Uttar Pradesh (India).

Petha, Petha everywhere! The moment you step in Agra, you will find pethas around you. Petha is a sweet dish and is available in many flavours like plain (white); Kesar(saffron); with nuts; in colorful shades of pineapple, strawberry, mango that too in different shape.Petha is believed to have medicinal traits and is considered good and beneficial for blood pressure, hydration, brain growth, and more.

Petha

There are a lot of attractions in this city. Do not stop with just Taj Mahal. Take your time and enjoy all attractions here.

 Agra is beautiful destination that you can discover in minimum 2 days.

Author                                                          

Asif Ansari                                                

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